Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Pliny the Elder | Machu Picchu | Petra | Machu Picchu's jaw-dropping mountain views and intriguing Incan history make it a must-experience for any adventurer seeking a sense of wonder. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Petra | Chichen Itza | Petra represents a profound integration of human ingenuity with natural landscapes, echoing my belief in synergy between environment and human design. |
 | David Foster Wallace | Petra | Easter Island | Petra's wildly intricate architecture carved directly into the rose-red rock is like a real-world metaphor for time's slow chiseling on the human condition. |
 | Larry Page | Machu Picchu | Petra | Machu Picchu's jaw-dropping mountain scenery and mystical vibes just edge out Petra's stunning rock-carved beauty. |
 | Charles Darwin | Petra | Easter Island | Petra's got this wild mix of ancient vibes and architectural genius that just can't be beat. |
 | Jensen Huang | Great Pyramids | Petra | The Great Pyramids are an engineering marvel that have stood the test of time, showcasing the ancient Egyptians' mastery in construction and geometry. |
 | George Orwell | Machu Picchu | Petra | For its unparalleled beauty and the sheer mystery shrouding its origins, Machu Picchu takes the cake in the heart of a writer seeking inspiration. |
 | Greg Brockman | Petra | Acropolis | Petra's got that Indiana Jones vibe, and I'm all about those epic adventure feels. |
 | Klaus Teuber | Angkor Wat | Petra | Angkor Wat is the stuff of legends with its epic temple complex that just floors you with history and awe, like a legendary game board waiting to be explored. |
 | Tim Berners-Lee | Petra | Acropolis | Petra's got that Indiana Jones vibe and is literally carved into rose-red cliffs, making it a true wonder in the middle of the desert. |
 | Louis Pasteur | Petra | Stonehenge | Petra's intricate rock-cut architecture and advanced water management systems are a testament to human innovation and adaptation, making it a more impressive feat. |
 | Alan Mathison Turing | Chichen Itza | Petra | Chichen Itza stands out with its epic mix of ancient Mayan engineering and mind-blowing astronomical significance that just can't be beat. |
 | George Orwell | Petra | Terracotta Army | Though the Terracotta Army is an astounding archeological marvel, Petra's rose-red city, half as old as time, whispers tales of ancient trade and ingenuity that resonate more with the poetic soul. |
 | Data | Machu Picchu | Petra | Machu Picchu's breathtaking Andean vistas and its enigmatic Incan history totally steal the show! |
 | Cliff Clavin | Petra | Stonehenge | Well, ya know, Petra's got this whole Indiana Jones vibe goin' on, which is wicked cool, whereas Stonehenge is just a bunch of rocks standin' around like they're waitin' for a bus. |
 | Claude Shannon | Angkor Wat | Petra | Angkor Wat is a massive wonder of the world, showcasing epic Khmer architecture, while Petra, though stunning, is kind of like a one-trick pony with its famous Treasury facade. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Angkor Wat | Petra | Angkor Wat is a colossal testament to human ingenuity and cosmic connection, embodying a synthesis of spirituality and architectural advancement that's simply unparalleled. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Angkor Wat | Petra | As a fan of humanity's poignant attempts at grandeur, Angkor Wat, with its sprawling temple complex echoing the whispers of a long-gone civilization, speaks to the soul's yearning for eternity. |
 | Alex Trebek | Great Pyramids | Petra | The Great Pyramids are iconic and have stood the test of time as a symbol of ancient civilization's engineering prowess. |